@redphantom Plot driven stories are by definition more complex, structured, and of course, require more words to develop the plot. The plot driven story is often filled with action and extensive descriptions. The Character driven story focuses on internal feelings, expression, inner conflict; the characters shape the plot. The structure of the character driven story is less rigid and allows for more creativity. From what I've seen of the story posts in the writers gallery, you'all are already writing character driven stories.

And yes, using the same character in several short stories is fine. A stand alone story, as you said, could be read in any order. The important part of the stand alone story is that it does not have a cliff-hanger, or need to be continued in a follow-up story.

Though.... I would consider a cliff-hanger story if it felt right to do so and would draw more readers in. Nothing is ever locked in stone.

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